Who Was Dracula?: Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood by Jim Steinmeyer (English) Paper
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Who Was Dracula?: Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood by Jim Steinmeyer (English) Paper. In more than a century of vampires in pop culture, only one lord of the night truly stands out: Dracula. What sources inspired Stoker to craft a monster who would continue to haunt our dreams (and desires) for generations?. Who Was Dracula?: Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood by Jim Steinmeyer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An acclaimed historian sleuths out literature's most famous vampire, uncovering the source material—from folklore and history, to personas including Oscar Wilde and Walt Whitman—behind Bram Stoker's bloody creation. Publisher Description In more than a century of vampires in pop culture, only one lord of the night truly stands out: Dracula. Though the name may conjure up images of Bela Lugosi lurking about in a cape and white pancake makeup in the iconic 1931 film, the character of Dracula - a powerful, evil Transylvanian aristocrat who slaughters repressed Victorians on a trip to London - was created in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel of the same name, a work so popular it has spawned limitless reinventions in books and film. But where did literature's undead icon come from? What sources inspired Stoker to craft a monster who would continue to haunt our dreams (and desires) for generations? Historian, Jim Steinmeyer, who revealed the men behind the myths in The Last Greatest Magician in the World, explores a question that has long fascinated literary scholars and the reading public alike: Was there a real-life inspiration for Stoker's Count Dracula? Hunting through archives and letters, literary and theatrical history and the relationships and events that gave shape to Stoker's life, Steinmeyer reveals the people and stories behind the Transylvanian legend.In so doing, he shows how Stoker drew on material from the careers of literary contemporaries Walt Whitman and Oscar Wilde; reviled personas such as Jack the Ripper and the infamous fifteenth-century prince, Vlad Tepes, as well as little-known but significant figures, including Stoker's onetime boss, British stage star Henry Irving and Theodore Roosevelt's uncle, Robert Roosevelt (thought to be a model for Van Helsing). Along the way, Steinmeyer depicts Stoker's life in Dublin and London, his development as a writer, involvement with London's vibrant theatre scene and creation of one of horror's greatest masterpieces. Combining historical detective work with literary research, Steinmeyer's eagle eye provides an enthralling tour through Victorian culture and the extraordinary literary monster it produced. Details ISBN 039916877X ISBN-13 9780399168772 Title Who Was Dracula?: Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood Author Jim Steinmeyer Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 320 Publisher Tarcher GEItemID:84981993; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
